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Col des Portes (1302m) walks
Pic de Saint-Guiral and Lac des Pises
Visorando member 
28.87 km
+1,044 m
-1,049 m
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Arrigas (Gard)
A magnificent circular route in the southern Cévennes for experienced hikers, offering a wide variety of biotopes and panoramic views.
Gorse, beech forests, pine forests and grassy plains await you, dotted with streams and lakes.
Discover Pic Saint-Guiral, a pyramid-shaped rock on the grass, as well as Lac des Pises and its astronomical observatory.
There are no particular difficulties on this route apart from its length.
Tour of the Lac des Pises 
Difficult Walks near Col des Portes (1302m)
The Cirque de Navacelles from the Causse de Blandas
Visorando member 14.30 km
+192 m
-466 m
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montdardier (Gard)
Between the Causse de Blandas and the Gorges de la Vis, the entire route lies within the “Causses and the Cévennes” site, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the drovers' road linking Languedoc to Aubrac, used by sheep to reach the summer pastures of Aigoual, take the time to observe the unique world of the Causse. To round off the day, enjoy the spectacular views of the Gorges de la Vis offered by the descent of the Travers de Navacelles.
Cirque de Navacelles
Visorando member 
15.96 km
+397 m
-426 m
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Blandas (Gard)
A spectacular cirque with breathtaking views.
Puech Pounchut
Visorando member 
8.91 km
+418 m
-363 m
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Meyrueis (Lozère)
This walk is located on the north side of the Aigoual massif in the Cevennes.
At the summit of the hike you will have a beautiful view of the Causse Mejean and the Valley of Jonte. On a clear day looking west you can see the Millau viaduct.